Top Rankings
Los Lunas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,167 students in Los Lunas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Los Lunas School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
15 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
8,167 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
477 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Lunas School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)26%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
% American Indian
5%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
73%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
19%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,309 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,996 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,309
$14,756
Spending / Student
$10,996
$14,121
Best Los Lunas School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3645 Hwy 47
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Century Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32 Sun Valley Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Monica Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Ann Parish Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Meadow Lake
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #88.
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
454 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #99.
Los Lunas Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
Tome Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46 Chacon Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 347 students
Rank: #1111.
Los Lunas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Luna Ave
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 7-8
| 754 students
Rank: #1212.
Los Lunas High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1776 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 1,450 students
Rank: #1313.
Valencia Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Marlink Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 7-8
| 485 students
Rank: #1414.
Valencia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Bonita Vista Blvd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #1515.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49 Camino La Canada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Lunas School District?
Los Lunas School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,167 students.
What is the rank of Los Lunas School District?
Los Lunas School District is ranked #60 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Lunas School District?
73% of Los Lunas School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Lunas School District?
Los Lunas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Los Lunas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,996 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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